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Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Sunny. High near 96, with temperatures falling to around 90 in the afternoon. West wind 5 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
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Page Snapshot
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- state weather
- Forecast window
- May 20 to May 25, 2026
- Latest sync
- May 19, 2026 6:22 PM EDT
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- LWX
- Source
- NOAA / NWS
Daily Outlook
This Week in District of Columbia
Wednesday looks like the warmest upcoming period in District of Columbia at 96 degrees F.
Friday Night is the coolest period ahead with temperatures near 52 degrees F.
The strongest winds are forecast for Wednesday at about 5 to 13 mph W.
Precipitation is mentioned in 12 upcoming forecast periods.
Forecast Details
- Last updated
- May 19, 2026 6:22 PM EDT
- Coverage
- 6 days
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Forecast office
- LWX
- Radar station
- KLWX
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Open NOAA sourceExtended Forecast
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 10pm, then showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 59. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
A chance of rain showers between 7am and 8am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 67. Northeast wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Rain showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Rain showers likely before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Rain showers before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
A chance of rain showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
A chance of rain showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Detailed Forecast
| Period | Conditions | Temp | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Wednesday
May 20
|
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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96°F |
5 to 13 mph
W
|
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Wednesday Night
May 20
|
Showers And Thunderstorms
|
59°F |
5 to 10 mph
N
|
|
Thursday
May 21
|
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
|
67°F |
9 to 13 mph
NE
|
|
Thursday Night
May 21
|
Rain Showers Likely
|
53°F |
5 to 9 mph
NE
|
|
Friday
May 22
|
Showers And Thunderstorms
|
64°F |
7 to 12 mph
E
|
|
Friday Night
May 22
|
Showers And Thunderstorms
|
52°F |
5 to 10 mph
E
|
|
Saturday
May 23
|
Rain Showers
|
68°F |
5 to 8 mph
E
|
|
Saturday Night
May 23
|
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
|
58°F |
2 to 8 mph
NE
|
|
Sunday
May 24
|
Chance Rain Showers
|
76°F |
6 mph
E
|
|
Sunday Night
May 24
|
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
|
61°F |
1 to 6 mph
E
|
|
Memorial Day
May 25
|
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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78°F |
3 mph
SW
|
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Monday Night
May 25
|
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
|
62°F |
3 mph
NE
|
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